Denver Broncos LB Brandon M. Marshall (foot), who is expected to return for the divisional round game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Jan. 11, is a key player for the team's defense in matchups, especially relating to opposing tight ends. The Broncos allowed nine touchdown passes to tight ends this season, including three TDs in the last five games. In Marshall's absence, LBs Todd Davis and Corey Nelson struggled in pass coverage. Marshall was the team's leading tackler this year with 113, and he's an every-down player at the position.

Denver Broncos LB Brandon M. Marshall is very confident that he can fill in for LB Danny Trevathan (knee) at the weakside linebacker spot. Marshall is expected to line up with the starters on defense in practice Thursday, Aug. 14. He'll be first in line to replace Trevathan, with LBs Lamin Barrow and Corey Nelson next in line. Marshall was promoted to the active roster last year when LB Von Miller went down with an injury. When the Broncos have lined up the second-team nickel package, it's been Barrow and Marshall at the two linebacker spots.

Denver Broncos LB Corey Nelson signed with the team Monday, June 2. Nelson is Denver's first draft-pick signee. Per NFL rules, all rookie contracts are four years in length. Financial terms were not disclosed.